Hi everyone!
I'm looking to read a an autobiography/memoir of a trans woman and her experience, or memoirs of many trans women. I really am kind of embarrassed to say that recently for whatever reasons I've lapsed into some terf-y thinking, and I think it's just because I've been in an echo chamber. I want to learn more and think with a little more empathy. I haven't always been like this at all- but lately I've felt my critical thinking and empathy getting a bit lazy.
Thank you!
by Many-Patient2894
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I haven’t read it, but Tranny by Laura Jane Grace (lead singer for Against Me!).
I don’t know any autobiographies about trans women, but do have two pieces that you might find interesting:
The Agronauts by Maggie Nelson is a great book that focuses on queer family-making and a nonbinary love story. It is excellent.
Dad Used to Have Boobs (and They Were Kind of Big) by Kristofer Thomas is one of my absolute favorite published articles. It is incredibly well done and gives a window into trans lifestyles/early transition in a stunningly beautiful way. I’ve linked it here: [https://kristoferthomas.substack.com/p/dad-used-to-have-boobs-and-they-were](https://kristoferthomas.substack.com/p/dad-used-to-have-boobs-and-they-were)
Conundrum by Jan Morris is a classic.
Trans: A Memoir by Juliet Jacques
Horse Barbie
Fierce Femmes and Notorious Liars (this one is magical realism/fiction but based around reality – wonderful book)
Gender Outlaw by Kate Bornstein
The Fifth Wound by Aurora Mattia is wonderful, but definitely not a traditional memoir – it’s more like a blend of intimate memory and myth/fantasy, utilizing song lyrics, poetry, personal texts and emails, visuals, etc. A bit difficult to describe due to its experimental nature, but it was one of my favourite books of 2023.